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Influencer Ankit Baiyanpuria Criticizes Government Amid Student Protests

Influencer Ankit Baiyanpuria Criticizes Government Amid Student Protests
Haryanvi influencer Baiyanpuria swept trash with Modi in 2023. He’s now sweeping away ‘special’ tag · theprint.in

Ankit Baiyanpuria, a fitness influencer who gained fame by sweeping streets with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has now criticized the government's handling of student protests.

He and other influencers, including singers and actors, have expressed support for the students and condemned the police crackdown.

The protests are against alleged corruption in the education system.

Some influencers argue that the government needs to address systemic issues rather than just removing the education minister.

The protests highlight the ongoing tensions between the government and citizens demanding accountability and reforms.

Key facts

Ankit Baiyanpuria
Fitness influencer with 7.9 million Instagram followers.
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
National cleanliness drive initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Student Protests
Protests in Delhi on 20 July 2026 against alleged corruption in education.
Jantar Mantar
Location of student protests in Delhi.
Mukesh Jaji
Haryanvi singer who criticized the government's handling of protests.
Harry Lather
Singer who condemned police conduct and urged negotiation.
Naveen Jindal
Kurukshetra MP who condemned violence and urged police restraint.
Thakur Kashish Pundir
Actor who argued against removing the education minister without systemic reforms.

Quotes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Prime Minister of India

“Main PM ka koi special nahi, main bhi thare jaisa hoon.”
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“Chaliye, Ankit. bahut badhiya kaam kar rahe ho.”
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